Giant flowers, woodland hideaways and colourful animals bring a playful touch to the food court at Les Myriades Bouskoura.



At Les Myriades Bouskoura, the outdoor food court needed a play area that would fit naturally alongside its dining spaces. The brief was clear: give children somewhere to play while allowing parents to keep them in sight during a meal. Installed in 2022, the project brings play into the family dining experience, with organic shapes and a nature-inspired setting.

We created a miniature woodland world using the Pop-Up Play concept, with separate planted-looking islands arranged within the space. Giant daisies, a mushroom hideaway, a hollow tree, a rabbit and a frog turn familiar natural forms into playful landmarks. Children can crawl through openings, climb over low shapes and invent stories, moving from one island to the next.



Children can explore at their own pace, practise their balance on the low forms and make up games among the oversized plants and animals. The different islands offer several starting points for shared or independent play. For families, the layout is intended to make the meal break easier, keeping play close to the dining areas and children within sight.

The play area gives the food court a recognisable family feature and adds a use that complements dining. Its nature-inspired scenery provides a colourful focal point within the outdoor setting. The aim is to make family visits more enjoyable and encourage guests to spend time on site.

Climbing
A hold to grip, and climb higher.
Balancing
A beam to cross, one foot in front of the other.
Crawling
Tunnels and low passages made for crawling through.
Crossing
A way across, from one side to the other.
Exploring
A look around, to spot and discover.

Jumping
Platforms and disks that invite children to jump.
Hiding
A place to hide, then appear again.
